Incumbent Detroit Lakes City Council members and the candidates running to replace them discussed sidewalk snow removal, the future of the Pavilion and other issues affecting the city during a candidate forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters, at the Detroit Lakes Police Department on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.
The two will be on the Nov. 8 general election ballot, since longtime incumbent Commissioner Larry Knutson didn’t file for reelection this year. The big district basically covers the eastern half of Becker County.
Candidates for Becker County Sheriff answered questions for voters during a public forum on Sept. 26 hosted by the Detroit Lakes area League of Women Voters.
The forum for Becker County Board and sheriff candidates was hosted by the Detroit Lakes Area League of Women Voters and held at the packed public meeting room at the police department.
Members of the city council viewed preliminary upgrade plans for the Kent Freeman Arena during their work session on Dec. 21. The upgrade would feature a linked concourse for both arenas, added seating in arena two, new locker rooms and a two-floor performance training area that could be a partnership opportunity in the proposed expansion.